Dorset Road Fix – Resurfacing in September 2023
Roads around Dorset are being resurfaced to repair damage.
Could you provide a home for unaccompanied children?
Dorset Council is looking for people who would be willing to foster or provide supported lodgings for unaccompanied children and young people.
Major boost for History Centre’s Hardy project fundraiser
Dorset History Centre (DHC), the county’s archive service has been awarded a £35,000 grant by the Archives Revealed programme at The National Archives. The highly competitive process identified the service’s efforts to catalogue the world-renowned archives of author Thomas Hardy as a high priority. DHC with its support charity Dorset Archives Trust has been leading… Read more Major boost for History Centre’s Hardy project fundraiser
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
The regulations for pop-up campsites have changed
The regulations for temporary recreational campsites or ‘pop up’ camping sites have changed with the introduction of new permitted development rights.
Support for Dorset’s foster carers set to expand
Dorset Council is set to launch two new Mockingbird constellations this year, enabling more than 25 per cent of its foster carers to have access to 24/7 wrap-around support and an invaluable extended family support network.
Could you offer a home to Ukrainian refugees in Dorset?
Dorset Council is calling on residents to get in touch if they can open their homes and hearts to people who have fled the war in Ukraine. So far, more than 400 households in Dorset have sponsored refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but we still need more. As the war sadly… Read more Could you offer a home to Ukrainian refugees in Dorset?
Fund opens to help Dorset’s not-for-profit organisations
A grant programme that can provide revenue support to arts, culture and heritage organisations within the Dorset Council area has opened for applications.
New service integrates health and social care support for residents
A new service for people who need help understanding, accessing or having their interests represented in health and social care services, has been launched.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing July 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Double Awards Win for Dorset Council Customer Services Team
Dorset Council’s Customer Services team are celebrating winning two awards at the 2023 South West Contact Centre Awards.
Dorset Council Director gains national award
Dorset Council’s Executive Director for Children’s Services, Theresa Leavy, has been named as the Municipal Journal’s (MJ) Corporate Director of the Year
Council schemes helping households and businesses save energy set to continue
Help for residents, communities, and businesses in Dorset to reduce energy use and tackle rising costs will continue, according to a new report from Dorset Council.
Council pledges more support for young carers
Dorset Council is strengthening the help it gives to young carers. Firstly, the council wants to identify all young carers in the county and assess the impact of caring has on the child.
Farming in Protected Landscapes programme celebrates success
More than 5,000 farmers and land managers have now benefited from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, new figures have shown.
Are you ready to read this summer?
Children aged 4-11 have an opportunity to get involved in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s challenge, brought to you by Dorset Council’s library service, is starting on the 1 July 2023.
Have your say on dogs consultation
A consultation has started by Dorset Council on a new Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
Let’s celebrate Dorset Day!
The 1st June marks Dorset Day, an opportunity to celebrate Dorset’s rich heritage and beautiful scenery. Today, Dorset Council will be raising the familiar yellow, red and white County Civic Flag.
Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when Dorset Council will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations in celebrating the contribution volunteers make across Dorset. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we want to say a big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and hopefully also encourage more… Read more Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing June 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
£200K funding boost to combat drug use in Dorset
Dorset has been selected to receive Government funding worth £200K to reduce demand for illicit substances in a study to research and develop interventions with young people that can be tested locally. The funding is part of a 10-year plan Government plan to cut crime and save lives by reducing the supply and demand for… Read more £200K funding boost to combat drug use in Dorset
Affordable housing for local people handed over in Langton Matravers
A new development of affordable housing created for the local community has been handed over to the residents of Spyway Orchard, Langton Matravers.
Find out more about Fostering with Dorset Council
Join us this Foster Care Fortnight (15-28 May) to find out more about fostering with Dorset Council.
Have your say on planning climate change documents
Dorset Council is currently consulting on several guidance documents on planning for climate change.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing May 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council cuts the ribbon on new housing in Blandford Forum
A pledge to reduce Dorset Council’s dependence on bed and breakfast accommodation took a step closer thanks to an ambitious redevelopment of a former empty home in Blandford Forum.
Livestock haulier guilty of causing injury to young calves
A livestock haulier who transported 35 calves from a farm in Dorset to a slaughterhouse in Wiltshire has been found guilty of causing them unnecessary suffering.
Dorset road preservation programme
As part of our road maintenance programme, a number of roads in the area are being given an ‘early life intervention’ to keep them in good condition.
Dorset Council prosecutes fake vinyl record seller
A Dorset man has been ordered to pay over £373,000 and given a suspended prison sentence following prosecution for the sale of illegal copies of vinyl records.
Car parking increases aim to limit impact on residents
An increase in the cost of parking in Dorset Council’s car parks will be limited to busy tourist areas. The rates will be seasonal, with some only increasing for the spring/summer period. The changes will come into effect from 28 April 2023.
